The Star, Friday April 13, 2012

Thousands throng Kajang stadium for district-level Police Day celebrations

IT WAS a carnival-like atmosphere at the Kajang Stadium recently when thousands of people joined policemen from all ranks to celebrate the 205th Police Day.

The event kicked off with a bicycle jamboree followed by a children’s colouring contest, ketupat-making, flower decoration and coconut-peeling competitions.

There were also exhibitions by several private firms and government agencies such as the Fire and Rescue Department at the site.

Load it up: An exhibition booth displaying various types of firearms.

 

The police forensic unit booth recorded the highest turnout with its display of an assortment of firearms.

Children took the opportunity to ride horses and sit in the cockpit of several armoured vehicles put on display there.

The highlights of the day were a police dog unit demonstration and a lucky draw.

Two participants of the jamboree won a bicycle each.

Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rashid Abdul Wahab and his deputy Supt Azman Ayob were present to give away the prizes to the winners.

In his speech, ACP Abdul Rashid urged the public to work closely with the authorities to curb crime.

Ready to roll: Visitors having a closer look at an armoured vehicle.

 

He said several initiatives such as community policing, face-to-face interaction and high-profile policing had succeeded in improving the image of the police force.

”We urge the people to be just as concerned as the police to keep crime in check. Crime will continue to occur whenever there is an opportunity,” he stressed.

ACP Abdul Rashid said public participation and interaction with the police must be strengthened.

He said on their part, the police would continue to engage with the people and carry out community-related activities for mutual benefit.

He also pledged to build a closer rapport with residents’ associations, Rukun Tetangga, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and other enforcement agencies to overcome manpower shortages.

”All of us must look after one another just like a close-knit family in this multi-racial society,” he said.